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Gives up — declines to hold the investigators back Crossword Clue
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ABDICATES Gives up — declines to hold the investigators back | (9) | ||
| 7% | DETAINS Holds back | (7) | LA Times Daily | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 6% | LAST Hold up well | (4) | New York Times | Nov 9, 2025 |
| 6% | LENT Time to give up? | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Nov 8, 2025 |
| 6% | PROP Hold (up) | (4) | Universal | Nov 6, 2025 |
| 6% | PROBE Investigate | (5) | Eugene Sheffer | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 6% | SETBACK Hold-up | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 6% | INQUIRIES Investigations | (9) | LA Times Daily | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 6% | EXPLORE Investigate | (7) | LA Times Daily | Oct 30, 2025 |
| 6% | CEDE Give up | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Oct 25, 2025 |
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